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Welcome to the Life With Grief Podcast!
I'm your host and Grief & Soul Purpose Coach, Tara Accardo. I created Life With Grief and this community to normalize the complexities of grief, navigate life after loss, feel inspired along the way, and so much more.
Consider this your safe space where you feel seen, validated, and supported. I'm in this with you as a fellow griever who lost both parents to cancer before I turned 30 (six months apart, no less), lost my fur baby less than a year later, and experienced a traumatic birth. I'm here to walk this path with you as we we work together and dig into how to live a fulfilling, vibrant life with grief in tow.
I warmly invite you to tap into the world of healing with me and some truly incredible guests as you take in guidance, support, tangible coping tools, and uplifting conversations to help you cultivate a more meaningful, intentional existence.
Be sure you're subscribed for laughs, life lessons, and everything in between... even beyond the grief, life is so much more than what we've lost, too.
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Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever found yourself doing all the things, showing up, checking the boxes, keeping the pace, but quietly wondering if something needs to give? If you've been feeling that pull to pause, pivot, or finally make room for the thing that's been calling to you... this episode is for you.This week, I'm getting really real with you. I'm sharing a personal update about Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts—and more importantly, the why behind it. Because the honest truth is, this decision didn't come from nowhere. It came from a lot of self-reflection, some really vulnerable conversations with myself, and the three key reasons I made this decision and how I got here that I think you're going to deeply relate to—grief journey or not.Here's what we're getting into:✨ The announcement: what's changing with this podcast and why✨ Burnout in grief: what it actually looks like (hint: it's not always a breakdown)✨ The pressure to keep producing, and why consistent output means nothing when you're running on empty✨ Embracing slowness in a culture that glorifies busy. and what grief has taught me about truly living vs. just moving through life✨ Fear disguised as logic: how many of us stay stuck in things that no longer serve us because change feels scary✨ The exciting things I'm making room for, including a book I am no longer putting off✨ A gentle invitation for you to ask yourself: do you need to take a sacred pause somewhere in your life, too? Where does your energy need to be reallocated? This episode is for the person who has been going, going, going... not because they love the pace, but because slowing down feels terrifying. The one who has been holding on tight to everything they can control after loss took so much from them. The one who knows something needs to shift, but hasn't quite given themselves permission yet. If you see yourself in this, I know you'll get so much from this episode.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever felt like loss cracked something open in you, like it changed not just your heart, but the way you see the world? You're not imagining it. I'm sitting down with Jessica Rachel, spiritual medium and intuitive coach, to talk about exactly that. Because here's what I'm learning more and more: grief has a way of awakening us. And your intuition? It's been there all along, just waiting for you to tune in.In this episode, Jessica and I dig into:✨ Why loss so often triggers a spiritual awakening, and why that's actually more common than you think✨ What intuition really is (hint: it's a muscle, and you can strengthen it)✨ The "clairs" : clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, claircognizance, and even rarer senses like smell and taste, and how to figure out which one is yours✨ How to tell the difference between intuitive guidance and anxious thoughts (this one is a game-changer)✨ A simple, body-based practice for actually receiving guidance: breath, movement, meditation, and calling in your guides or loved ones out loud✨ How to ask questions and request physical confirmation so you know when you're being answered✨ Signs, timing, and surrendering control (aka the hard part)✨ Using your body as a yes/no compass✨ The difference between spirit guides and guardian angels✨ Soul purpose as service, and how your repeating life patterns and past-life lessons might be pointing you exactly where you're meant to goIf you've been feeling called to explore the spiritual side of your grief journey, or if you've been sensing something but don't quite know what to do with it, this episode is for you.Connect with Jessica:🔗 https://www.jessicarachel.co/🔗 https://www.instagram.com/iamjessicarachelClick here to get your copy of Love Like Thunder, Grief Like Rain: https://earthgrief.love/Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you been forgetting things more than usual since your loss? Walking into rooms and blanking. Missing appointments. Re-reading the same sentence five times. Feeling like your brain just isn't working the way it used to?You're not irresponsible. You're not "losing it." You're experiencing something called grief brain, and it's more common than anyone talks about.In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening inside your brain when you're grieving, why the fog and forgetfulness make complete sense, and how to gently support yourself through it.Here's what we're getting into:✨ What grief brain is and why so many grievers quietly struggle with it✨ What's actually happening in your brain and nervous system during loss✨ The shame that comes with feeling "slower" than you used to be — and the reframe you need✨ 6 gentle ways to support yourself through the fog✨ A closing reflection to help you offer yourself a little more grace this weekThis episode is for the griever who has been silently criticizing themselves for not keeping up, not remembering, not functioning the way they used to. The one who wonders if something is wrong with them. The one who just needs someone to say: this is normal, and it won't be like this forever.Click here to get your copy of Love Like Thunder, Grief Like Rain: https://earthgrief.love/Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief doesn't always look like loss of a person. Sometimes, it looks like losing a dream. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Clay Brigance, an Infertility Counseling Expert, professional counselor, researcher, and host of the Love and Infertility podcast, for one of the most powerful conversations I've had on this show. We're talking about infertility and pregnancy loss as a grief experience. The kind that so often goes unnamed, unseen, and completely unsupported.Dr. Clay brings both the clinical expertise and the deeply personal experience to this conversation. He and his wife navigated male-factor infertility, IVF, a traumatic birth, and a hysterectomy—and came out the other side with a whole lot of wisdom, purpose, and a marriage that's stronger for it. Here's what we dig into:✨ Why infertility is a grief experience, and why so few people recognize it as one✨ The "reproductive story" we all start building around age 2 or 3, and what happens when it gets torn apart✨ Dr. Clay's four pillars of connection, and why some couples grow closer through infertility while others fall apart✨ The "crescendo effect" that builds stress in relationships and what to do when your amygdala takes over✨ Well-intended chivalry, and why trying to rescue your partner from their pain actually makes things worse✨ Two practical tools: reverse engineering your conversations and the boardroom method for getting in touch with your emotions✨ How to navigate the painful "at least" comments from well-meaning family and friends✨ The grief that comes with relationships, learning who can truly hold space for you, and letting go of those who can'tWhether you're in the thick of an infertility journey, have experienced pregnancy loss, or love someone who has, this conversation is for you.Connect with Clay:https://www.drclaybrigance.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_claybrigance/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Shiloh-Counseling-LLC-100090955350701/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-brigance-phd-lpc-99a4381a4Click here to get your copy of Love Like Thunder, Grief Like Rain: https://earthgrief.love/Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever wished someone would just tell you the truth about what it's like to lose a parent, and what to actually do while they're still here?That's exactly what this Ask Tara episode is. I'm answering two questions from a listener who has already lost one parent and is now watching the other navigate a serious illness. These are the questions I wish I had been asked when I was in the thick of it... and the answers I wish someone had given me.Here's what I'm getting into:✨ Why being genuinely, fully present with your sick parent is one of the most important things you can do, and what that actually looks like✨ Why it's okay—and necessary—to take guilt-free breaks, even when it feels wrong✨ How to capture more than just photos: the sensory memories you'll be grateful you held onto✨ How to have meaningful conversations with your parent without it feeling like a race against time✨ Why anticipatory grief, as painful as it is, gives you something sudden loss doesn't✨ What I wish I had known about the emptiness, the isolation, and losing your footing after both parents are gone✨ Why grief is non-linear, and why the "firsts" will hit harder than you expect✨ How survival mode quietly limits your emotional capacity, and why grace is the only right response✨ Why your identity, your relationships, and your sense of self may all shift, and what's possible on the other sideThis episode is for the griever who is still in the middle of it. The one caring for a parent while quietly bracing for the loss that's coming. The one who has already said goodbye to one parent and is terrified of saying goodbye to another. The one who wants someone to just be honest with them about what this is really like... and what to do with it.Click here to get your copy of Love Like Thunder, Grief Like Rain: https://earthgrief.love/Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!If you've ever watched someone you love slowly slip away—or wondered if your grief response was "normal"—this one's for you.I'm sitting down with Grief Coach Nicole Scimone, who lost her father Donny at just 24 years old after a nearly decade-long battle with leukemia. But this isn't just a story about loss. It's about the messy, non-linear, deeply human journey of learning to carry grief... and still choose joy.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Watching her dad Donny fight leukemia for nine years and surviving a stem cell transplant, only to later face a lung infection that took him at just 55 years old✨ What anticipatory grief actually feels like from the inside✨ Why anger became her go-to grief response for years, and how avoidance and drinking crept in as ways to survive triggering moments✨ The rock-bottom moment that led her to a 13-week grief support group and how that changed everything✨ Finding unexpected outlets like kickboxing that helped her move grief through her body✨ How motherhood added a whole new layer of grief, including the complicated feelings of jealousy around grandparents✨ Keeping her dad's memory alive for her kids✨ Her journey from grief blogger to grief coach, and why she felt called to walk alongside others in their lossWhether you're in the thick of anticipatory grief, years out from a loss and still trying to find your footing, or somewhere in between, Nicole's story is a reminder that grief doesn't have an expiration date, and healing doesn't have to look perfect.Connect with Nicole:www.nicolescimone.com@nicolescimone_ nicolescimone.grief@gmail.com Click here to get your copy of Love Like Thunder, Grief Like Rain: https://earthgrief.love/Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you tried returning to something you used to love after loss, and felt absolutely nothing? Maybe it's the hobby you looked forward to every week. The music that used to move you. The routine that once made you feel like yourself. And now it feels flat, heavy, or just... different.If that's been your experience, this episode is for you. In this Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts conversation, I'm diving into one of the most quietly disorienting parts of grief: losing your sense of joy, passion, and identity through the things you used to love.Here's what we'll cover:✨ Why your nervous system makes hobbies and interests feel muted after loss✨ How grief shifts your identity, and why the old version of you may not fit anymore✨ The role of memory in avoiding activities tied to your person✨ Why the "lost spark" feeling doesn't mean joy is gone forever✨ How to move from "I feel nothing" toward curiosity, one small step at a time✨ Practical, gentle ways to begin reigniting your sense of alivenessI also share one of my favorite gentle reframes: instead of asking "What am I passionate about?" right now, try asking "What feels even five percent interesting today?"—because that's often exactly where the spark begins again.This episode is for the griever who feels lost inside their own life. The one who misses feeling like themselves. The one who wonders if joy will ever feel real again.If this episode resonates with you, I'd appreciate it if you left a positive review and share it with someone who needs it!Click here to get your copy of Love Like Thunder, Grief Like Rain: https://earthgrief.love/Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Some losses are so profound they don't fit inside any framework we have for grief. Collin Farias's story is one of those, and his willingness to share it with the world is an act of extraordinary love.In May 2024, Collin's wife Camry was diagnosed with colon cancer that quickly progressed to stage four. Choosing a holistic path instead of chemotherapy, Camry was navigating her illness while also navigating a pregnancy—holding two enormous, beautiful, terrifying things at once. At 23 weeks, her water broke. On July 3rd, their son Chance was born prematurely. That same day, Camry died.Nine days later, Chance followed his mother.In this episode, Collin walks us through all of it—with honesty, with tenderness, and with a kind of clarity that can only come from someone who has sat in the deepest depths of loss and chosen, over and over, to keep going. From making funeral decisions to returning to the hospital, from leaning on community to posting on Instagram as an unexpected lifeline.In this episode, we dig into:✨ Camry's stage four colon cancer diagnosis and her choice of a holistic treatment path✨ The devastating and intertwined loss of both his wife and premature son Chance within nine days✨ The raw, practical reality of funeral decisions while you're still in shock✨ Returning to the hospital, and what that experience held✨ How sharing on Instagram became an unexpected coping outlet, and resonated with thousands✨ Raising awareness about colon cancer through grief✨ Living with urgency and choosing love over fear every single dayAs I mention at the beginning of the episode, too, be sure to submit any questions you have for Collin or I (or both of us) for our part 2 conversation!Connect with Collin: https://www.instagram.com/collinfarias/Click here to get your copy of Love Like Thunder, Grief Like Rain: https://earthgrief.love/Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!If you've ever watched a family member or close friend seem to "bounce back" from a loss while you're still deep in the thick of grief—and also wondered, "what is wrong with me?"—this episode is for you.Spoiler: nothing is wrong with you. And I want you to feel that not just in your head, but in your bones.In this episode, I'm digging into one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in grief: feeling like you're falling behind while everyone around you seems to be moving forward. We talk about why it happens, what it actually means, and how to stop measuring your healing against someone else's timeline.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Why your grief timeline is completely unique to you, and the real reasons it looks different from everyone else's✨ How the way you were raised to handle emotions shapes the way you grieve today✨ The sneaky trap of feeling like you're "doing grief wrong"✨ Five tangible tools and mindset shifts to help you find your footing againThis episode is for you if:✨ You feel like everyone around you has moved on while you're still in it✨ You've wondered if you're grieving "too long" or "too much"✨ You feel unseen or misunderstood by the people closest to you✨ You're ready to stop comparing and start honoring your own journeyResearch consistently shows that grief is a deeply individual process shaped by the relationship we had with the person we lost, the way we were taught to cope with emotions growing up, and how deeply that person was woven into the fabric of our daily lives. If the people around you seem to be moving forward faster, it doesn't mean you're broken. It means your love was YOURS.And your grief—at its own pace, in its own time—is yours, too. This episode will remind you that your timeline isn't a measure of your weakness, but a measure of your love.Click here to get your copy of Love Like Thunder, Grief Like Rain: https://earthgrief.love/Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief doesn't always come just once, and for some of us, it comes in waves that feel impossible to survive. In this episode, I sit down with grief advocate and host of The Healing Hearts Podcast Liz Quinn, who has walked through some of the most profound losses a person can experience: the death of her firstborn daughter, and both of her parents.Liz's story is one of raw honesty, deep love, and the kind of grace that only comes from truly living with grief. Whether you're navigating the loss of a child, a parent, or multiple losses at once, this conversation will make you feel less alone and remind you that carrying your loved ones forward is one of the most beautiful things you can do.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Liz's early experiences with grief after losing her grandmother and how that shaped her relationship with loss✨ The heartbreaking loss of her firstborn daughter, Alivia✨ The rituals and visits that helped Liz honor her daughter's life✨ How Liz and her husband grieved differently after losing Alivia✨ Losing her father in 2018 to stage-four esophageal cancer while navigating her mother's Alzheimer's decline✨ The loss of her mother✨ What it means to continue bonds with those we've lost✨ Parenting without your own parents, and how to find your footing when your biggest support system is gone✨ Giving yourself grace in grief, and why taking it one day at a time isn't just a cliché... it's survivalConnect with Liz:💻 https://lizquinnheals.com/📱 https://www.instagram.com/lizquinnheals/🎙️ The Healing Hearts Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/08PxtTeYYuaL31Ks1P2IYXClick here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...